Kaiju-Con

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Saturday, June 15, 2019 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

In conjunction with Kaiju vs Heroes, JANM is hosting a day-long Kaiju-Con that will include a vendor hall, workshops, panel discussions, and demonstrations all related to kaiju and Japanese toys. The day will culminate in a special free outdoor screening at 8:30 p.m., on JANM’s plaza of Mothra vs. Godzilla from 1964.

Purchase tickets by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, June 14, for one-hour early admission and two free raffle tickets!

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We present a special screening of the American version of this film dubbed in English. In it, a pharmaceutical company captures King Kong and brings him to Japan, where he escapes from captivity and battles Godzilla, who is accidentally released from a block of ice by a submarine crew.In the Tateuchi Democracy Forum

Kaiju Sofubi: Soft Vinyl Monster Toys
12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
The Marusan Toy Company created some of the first vinyl kaiju and hero toys of the 1960s. Join Marusan Toys, Inc. President Eiji Kaminaga for an educational and fun talk about the history and future of Marusan toys and kaiju sofubi.In the Koichi & Toyo Nerio Education Center

How to Paint Kaiju
2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to paint your own kaiju toys? Collector and toy artist Mark Nagata will demonstrate some of his tricks of the trade, showing you how to turn vinyl toys into vinyl art!In the Koichi & Toyo Nerio Education Center

Toy Collectors Roundtable
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hear our panel of toy collectors talk about the hobbyist mindset. When is it right to grow your collection? Mint-in-box or on display? What to do when you run out of space? Lifelong collectors Quang Le, Justin Ishmael, and Mark Nagata will discuss these questions and more. Moderated by fellow collector Tom Franck.In the Tateuchi Democracy Forum

Raffle
Win kaiju and hero prizes donated by our vendors! Tickets will be sold on-site and tickets drawn throughout the day.

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Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)

Outdoor Screening

8:30 p.m. • FREE

JANM presents the quintessential sci-fi classic, Mothra vs. Godzilla, shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Watch Mothra battle the king of all monsters while mysterious twin girls hold the secret to controlling the destructive powers of the radioactive moth.

COSTUME POLICY

Kaiju-Con is a family event where costumes are permitted. However, for your own safety and the safety of other attendees, JANM staff have absolute and immediate discretion and right to inspect costumes, props, and any other item you bring to the event. The museum reserves the right to enforce check-in of items or ask that questionable costume elements be removed.

Costume Policy:

Costumes must suitable for all audiences. Do not wear items that feature profane or otherwise offensive language, or any other graphic content not suitable for all audiences.

No live steel (edged metal weapons) will be permitted. No metal or wood bats, metal pipes, or long metal chains. Costume items should not be made of glass or contain glass components.

Kaiju-themed hats or headwear may be worn as long as they do not obstruct vision.

Masks may be worn only for photo opportunities. Masks or any other face coverings should be carried and not worn at other times.

Very bulky costumes are discouraged as the event will be crowded and gallery spaces feature numerous cases and artifacts that should not be bumped into.

Body paint/liquid makeup and similar substances must be properly dried/sealed so as not to rub off on other guests and to prevent damage to the exhibition spaces.

Large purses, bags, backpacks, and cases are prohibited, as is all luggage.